The University of Rhode Island is thrilled to celebrate two members of our community who were recognized among Rhode Island Monthly’s 2024 Tech10 and Next Tech Generation Award recipients for their exceptional contributions to technology and education.
Indrani Mandal, an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Statistics and the Computational Educational Specialist for URI’s AI Lab, was honored for her remarkable work in AI education. Indrani has been instrumental in designing and delivering innovative workshops in AI and data science, making these cutting-edge fields accessible to students and underserved communities across Rhode Island.
Gaurav Khanna, Director of Research Computing and the URI Center for Computational Research, was also recognized for his leadership in advancing high-performance and quantum computing initiatives at URI. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of research technology underscores URI’s dedication to global innovation.
These accolades reflect URI’s commitment to “Think Big. We Do.” as we empower our faculty and staff to lead in technological advancements and education. Please join us in congratulating Indrani and Gaurav for their well-deserved recognition!